Part of the wide-ranging changes to Florida’s condominium association laws enacted by the state legislature this year govern video-conference meetings and are aimed at enhancing transparency and accessibility.  Already in effect, the changes call for all condo association meetings that are conducted via online video conferencing to be recorded, and the recordings are to be…

The firm’s latest Miami Herald “Real Estate Counselor” column was authored by shareholder Nicole R. Kurtz. The article, which is titled “Why Pickleball is Pitting Neighbor vs. Neighbor in South Florida Communities,” focuses on a lawsuit filed in late May against the Parkside at Boca Trail Community Association by the owners of two homes…

Community associations appear to be under an intense media spotlight in Florida and across the country. Stories highlighting association disputes and increases in monthly dues are now fairly common in newspapers and TV newscasts, perhaps more so in Florida due to the strains caused by the growing costs stemming from mandated statutory inspections and reserve…

The firm’s latest Miami Herald “Real Estate Counselor” column was authored by shareholder L. Chere Trigg. The article, which is titled “How Can a Condo Board Make More Money? It Starts with a Business Approach,” focuses on sources other than members’ general assessments for community associations to generate revenue to offset their growing budgets.…

Given the increased focus that community association directors and property managers are dedicating to their growing budgets and the status of their reserve funds for future repairs and replacements, many associations are considering capital contributions. These one-time charges for new buyers and association members are common staples for Florida homeowners associations, but not so for…

In Florida homeowners’ associations (HOAs), maintaining a consistent and aesthetically pleasing community environment is critical to promoting harmony among neighbors. One of the primary tools used to achieve this goal is architectural control — the review and regulation of changes or improvements to properties within the community.
At the heart of this process is the…

The firm’s latest Miami Herald “Real Estate Counselor” column was authored by Jacob Leuze and appears in today’s edition of the newspaper. The article, which is titled “Illegal Short-Term Rentals at Brickell Condos Are on the Rise – What Can Associations Do,” focuses on the laws and condominium association rules governing short-term rentals. It reads:…